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Culminate

usgb/ˈkʌlmɪneɪt/Volume
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Final EventPlay
Use 'culminate' to describe an event or process that leads to a final, often exciting or important, point. SlideYears of research culminated in a groundbreaking discovery.
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Decisive MomentPlay
'Culminate' often implies that a crucial or decisive moment has been reached, ending a sequence. SlideThe long-standing conflict finally culminated in a peace treaty.
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Intense BuildupPlay
Describe a situation that's built up in intensity before reaching a climax with 'culminate'. SlideThe campaign's efforts culminated in an overwhelming victory.
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